Norman, Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma BSW Programs
What BSW Options Does University of Oklahoma Offer?
University of Oklahoma offers 2 BSW options, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $9,595 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Oklahoma's own MSW with advanced standing.
The same BSW is also taught at Tulsa.
2 BSW Options at University of Oklahoma
- FormatOn campusTuition$5,243per term · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusTuition$5,243per term · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Oklahoma
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (OU Norman)120 credits | Selective application to the School of Social Work after admission to OU; minimum 2.25 GPA to be eligible; prerequisites include Elements of Psychology, Introduction to Sociology and a biology course | $5,242.50 per semester flat-rate tuition and mandatory fees for Oklahoma residents; $14,581.50 per semester for non-residents (full time, 12+ hours, fall and spring); plus Arts & Sciences undergraduate program and technology fee of $135.75 per credit hour | |
| Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (OU Tulsa degree completion)120 credits | Junior standing with at least 60 hours, 2.5 OU combined retention GPA, School of Social Work admissions form, and prerequisites (biology with lab, Introduction to Sociology, Elements of Psychology, Introduction to Social Work, statistics) with C or betterTransfer: Degree-completion program for students with at least 60 hours; a minimum of 60 hours must be completed at a four-year institution | $5,242.50 per semester flat-rate tuition and mandatory fees for Oklahoma residents; $14,581.50 per semester for non-residents (full time, 12+ hours, fall and spring); plus Arts & Sciences undergraduate program and technology fee of $135.75 per credit hour |
From University of Oklahoma's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026. Blank cells: the school's pages don't state that detail. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How University of Oklahoma Compares
University of Oklahoma's undergraduate tuition and fees, $9,595 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (160th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $26,665. It awarded 42 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 5 in Oklahoma and 173rd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Oklahoma | Oklahoma median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $9,595 | $8,032 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of Oklahoma beside other schools.
From University of Oklahoma's BSW to an MSW
University of Oklahoma runs Master of Social Work (Norman and Tulsa campuses), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 33 hours, 1 year (3 or 4 semesters), with summer admission. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Oklahoma or elsewhere.
University of Oklahoma MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is University of Oklahoma's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Oklahoma's BSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in. All CSWE-accredited BSW programs
Federal data (IPEDS) show University of Oklahoma awarded 42 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Oklahoma's BSW to a Oklahoma License
- First years: general education and intro coursesPsychology, sociology, human biology, intro to social work
- Apply to the social work majorUsually in the second year, with a GPA minimum
- Senior field practicumAt least 400 supervised hours in an agency
- License: LSWA (ASWB (exam level not assigned to this license in the rules retrieved))Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Oklahoma licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA) after the ASWB (exam level not assigned to this license in the rules retrieved) exam.
Oklahoma BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Oklahoma
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
- FormatOn campusTuition$281per credit · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
Baccalaureate of Social Work at Oral Roberts University
Oral Roberts University school profile · Tulsa, OKFormatOn campusTuition$36,250per yearAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Midwestern State University
Midwestern State University school profile · Wichita Falls, TXFormat–Tuition$10,310per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus420-hour practicumTuition$241per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work at Texas Woman's University
Texas Woman's University school profile · Denton, TXFormatOn campusTuition$7,140per year · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
University of Oklahoma BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Oklahoma's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Oklahoma's BSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in.
Does University of Oklahoma Offer an Online BSW?
No. University of Oklahoma's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into University of Oklahoma's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (OU Norman): Selective application to the School of Social Work after admission to OU; minimum 2.25 GPA to be eligible; prerequisites include Elements of Psychology, Introduction to Sociology and a biology course. Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (OU Tulsa degree completion): Junior standing with at least 60 hours, 2.5 OU combined retention GPA, School of Social Work admissions form, and prerequisites (biology with lab, Introduction to Sociology, Elements of Psychology, Introduction to Social Work, statistics) with C or better.
Can You Transfer Into University of Oklahoma's BSW?
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (OU Tulsa degree completion): Degree-completion program for students with at least 60 hours; a minimum of 60 hours must be completed at a four-year institution.
How Much Does University of Oklahoma's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (OU Norman): $5,242.50 per semester flat-rate tuition and mandatory fees for Oklahoma residents; $14,581.50 per semester for non-residents (full time, 12+ hours, fall and spring); plus Arts & Sciences undergraduate program and technology fee of $135.75 per credit hour (2026-27). Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (OU Tulsa degree completion): $5,242.50 per semester flat-rate tuition and mandatory fees for Oklahoma residents; $14,581.50 per semester for non-residents (full time, 12+ hours, fall and spring); plus Arts & Sciences undergraduate program and technology fee of $135.75 per credit hour (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $9,595 in-state, $26,665 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
Can University of Oklahoma BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. University of Oklahoma runs Master of Social Work (Norman and Tulsa campuses), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (33 hours, 1 year (3 or 4 semesters), with summer admission). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.